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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
THE DROUTH.
Illinois, Indiana and NebrasfS
Parched Up, and Crops
Badly Damaged.
In Some Places People Cutting Up
Their Corn Fodder-Un-
favorable Reports.

CHICAGO, August 6.-The Times, this
morning, gives reports from various
points in the western states, showing the
condition of crops. The drouth has been
uncommonly severe in most of the terri
tory covered by these advioes, and some
of the information obtained is not favor
able. While some states have escaped
with little loss, others have suffered very
severely.
In Illinois the dry spell has been es-
pecially disastrous. The yield of hay
has been light. The crop of oats is con-
siderably below the average, while the
prospect for corn is considerably dis
couraging. From present advices 1t Is
reasonable to state that about half the
usual yield will be obtained. Many
counties report prospects for consider
ably less than half crop, while only very
few especially favored localities report an
average. About 80 per cent. of the usual
yield would seem to be indicated by ad-
vices from states in the great corn center
in the middle states. Many of the for
mer are cutting up the stalks for fodder,
believing that if they came to maturity at
all, they will come too late to do any good.
The facts ne to the situation in this por-
ton of the state are said to be suppressed
| in former reports.
In Indiana, also, the drouth has done
much damage. Rain has not fallen in
many places for four weeks and recent
showers have been little beueft. In some
localities the corn crop is total failure,
and in no portion of the state is the or
binary yiell expected. From one-third to
ne-quarter crop is the tenor of reports
from this state. Hay is but poor crop,
and oats are short of the usual proiuc-
tion.
In Wisconsin the drouth seems to have
been less destructive. Some localities re-
port falling off in corn, but the crop In
most sections of the state seems likely to
be an average, while the oat crop is fair.
The same seems to be true OF Mich
gan and Ohio. West of the Missouri river
advices are much more encouraging.
Plentiful rains have fallen recently in
Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, which have
been of untold benefit to corn. The Sec
retary of the agricultural society reports
probable corn yield of two hundred mill
ion bushels, which is some thirty million
bushels in excess of the short crop of last
year. Advices from various portions oil
the state bear out this view. In only a
very few locations is com poor. In almost
every locality the stand is excellent. The
prospects in Kansas and Missouri are for
fair acreage.
Crop reports from 200 points on the
Kansas City g. Fort Scott road indicate an
average yield of about thirty bushels
, to the acre. In Kansas the drouth has
been severe, but recent rains have i'm
! proved the situation, and an average crOp
, is looked for.
The southern half of Nebraska has beer
nearly scorched, and the corn there IL
poor, but the prospects in other parts Of
the state and along the North Platte are
much better, and at least half the averag'
crop is promised for the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
South Texas.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, August 5.-Nearly all re-
turns from this county's precincts are in,
only four voting places remaining to be
heard from. The vote cast in this county
was the heaviest ever known, aggregating
considerably over 1000. So far as
counted, the majority against prohibition
is 5,293. 1t is thought the returns from
the county precincts not heard from will
swell the majority to over $500. All the
other amendments were carried in this
county and city by majority ranging
from 1000 to 1000. Returns received
from various counties in south and West
Texas indicate the same result, with the
proportionate majority as this county
and city cast.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
Galveston's Majorities.
to the Statesman.

SpeClhI ItItgIdH 70 llo JV11'o1I11''11'
GALVESTON, August Returns from all
precincts in Galveston county have been
made, except the Eighteenth, Bolivar
Peninsular, which polls less than 100 votes.
The total vote of the county, thus far re-
ceiyed. is as follows: For prohibition,
1.2O5; against prohibition, 1888; majority
against, 2,62s. For amendment 70 art-
Gle 8, 1,4OO; against amendment to
articles, 5000. For amendment to article
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
A Horrible Crime.

MACON, Ga, August Collaboration has
been received of tragedy occurring last
night about twelve miles from here, in
this county. The report says that Cap
tain Richard Voolfolk, well nown far
mer, his wife, four children and Mrs. West,
an aunt of Mrs. Voolfolk, were found
murdered in house this morning, having
been knocked in the head and their throats
cut. Tom @. Voolfolk, son of Captain
Voolfolk by his first wife, is suspected,
and was arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11

this point. Our opponents appropriate
our opinions and persecute us for
holding them. The issue is, whether we
shall accept Mr.. Trevillyan's interpreta-
ton of Mr.. Gladstone's oracular utter
ances, and whether We have confidence
enough in Mr.. Trevillyan to feel satisfied
that he will resist Mr.. Gladstone's new
proposal, should he find that he has been
too sanguine in his estimate of Mr.. Glad
stones intentions. Mr.. Chamberlain con-
cluded by drawing an alarming picture of
what would have been the present state of
affairs had Mr.. Gladstone's bills pascal
fate from which Lord Hartington's firm
ness, he said, had saved the country"
The Times, commenting on the ban
quet, says it was natural and proper
compliment to Statesman whose services
to the unionists' cause has been of extreme
importance and value.
MISS oAss AGAIN.
LONDON, August 6.-Miss Cass, the
young woman who was arrested in Regent
street some time ago, by Policeman En-
dicott, and whose case attracted great at
tention, has determined to prosecute the
policeman for perjury. She claims that
the perjury was committed during the pc
lice inquiry into her arrest. The hearing
of Miss Cass against Endicott will begin
on Monday.
AN ENGLISH STRIKE.
LONDON, August GA number of looa
passenger trains between Derby and Bris
toll have stopped running, owing to the
train hands having joined the strike
against time wages. The strike, however
mainly affected the freight traffic, most o.
the goods trains being suspended. Boil
sides are confident of victory. The Mid
land Railway company intend to apply TO
a summons to those who have abandoned
their trains. The stock of the compan,
fell Is of per cent. yesterday, owing t.
the strike.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
A Tremendous Majority.
IN the Statasman.

Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
LAGRANGE, August 5.-Thirty precincts
of old Fayette give a majority of 3,71S
against the amendment; three anti boxes
to be heard from. The majority will be
$3.50.
The rise of the Colorado river has car
ried away a portion of the temporary
river bridge of the Missouri Pacific rail
way. The falling timbers took down two
men into the turbulent water. They escaped
with light injuries.
The town is in high spirits, and the
people are now firing cannons. Pro-
hibition was defeated at every box in the
county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
GERMANY.
THE TWO EMPERoRs.

GAsTE1N, August 6.-The Emperor Fran
els Joseph, of Austria, arrived at Emperor
Williams residence at Baden Schloss to-
day. After the emperors had shaken
hands and cordially embraced each other
they went to the reception room, where
they were the recipients of hearty greet
ings from those there assembled
Both of the emperors wore soldiers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
w i'll Resign.

NEW YORK, August Cat the banking
house of Ives d Co., it was stated that Mr..
Ives will attend the meeting of the g. N.
D. road to-day, at Cincinnati, when he
and Mr.. Staynor will tender their resigns-
tions. This they are not compelled to do,
but they feel it is for their interest to take
the step.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
sunstroke in Pittsburg.

PITTsBURa, August g. The mercury
dropped to sc degrees at o'clock this
morning, which was "a degrees cooler
than yesterdays maximum figure. At 2
o'clock this morning the Thermometer
registered rs, with delightful breeze
blowing. Five fatal cases of sunstroke
were reported at the coroner's Office up to
nOOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
A Little Cyclone.

DELPHI, Ind, August GA terrific wind
and hail storm passed over the south
western portion Of this county last eve
ming. Scarcely stalk Of corn was left
standing in the track of the storm.
Fences were blown down, and many barns
unroofed. II resembled q cyclone, and
covered an area of half mile wide.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
THE BoULANGER-FERRY DUEL.
THE KING OF HOLLAND.
RUSSIA.
THE ozAR's COINCIDENCE.

IIID VzIhu CVNI1OIIf3NOH'
ST. PETERSBURG, August 6.-The czar,
In his telegram to the widow OF M. Kol-
korff, said:
"With all true Russians l also deplore
your and our loss of the powerful voice of
your late husband, who, imbued with a
fervent love for his country,
was able to sustain the national
sentiment and influence the
sound sense of Russians in times of gloom
for Russia. We ourselves do not forget
his services, and all unite with you in the
unanimous supplication for the repose of
his SOUL"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11

z, 2,73O; against amendment to article
1892. For amendment to article s, 1851;
against amendment to article s,
1880. For amendment to article 6, 1920;
against amendment to article 6, 739. For
amendment to article 5, 1924; against
amendment to article 8, 1901. The total
vote of the county is little in excess of
6OOO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11

"Ah, mel" sighed Potts, sim tired of living,
The world Is hollow, ambitions vain"
Come. nowi'' said his chuIn, 81 know the symp-
toms:
LIS all your liver--that's very plain.
"You need not suffer, for help is easy;
Pierces Pellets 90 right to the place.
"A friend 10 the bilious, well might call them
There's nothing better; they II suit your case"
Potts ceased his signing and bought the "Peiste,"
No more he mourneth his hapless lott
Hia face is cheerful, his heart IL lightsome,
His melancholy IL quite forgot
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
Kalakaua signs the Constitution.

SAN FRANcIsoo, August GA special
to the Chronicle from Port Townsend
says the American bark Colusa has ar
rived from Honolulu with Hawaiian adj
vices to July 10. King Kalakaua signed
the constitution July 10. This deprives
Kalakaua of monarchial powers, and
leaves only power to draw salary and
grant pardons. Ex-Premier Gibson es-
capped on bark sailing from Honolulu,
and is now on his way to San Francisco.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-11
AN ENGLISH STRIKE.
FRANCE.
A SWORD DUEL.

PARIS, August en-. Magnier, editor of
the "Evenement," fought a duel with Nj.
Reinche, of the "Republique Franchise"
The weapons used were swords. Nj.
Reinche was wounded.
THE BoULANGER-FERRY DUEL.
PARIS, August On. Ferry's seconds
will take no further steps in the matter
of the proposed duel between M. Ferry
and General Boulanger.
THE KING OF HOLLAND.
PARIS, August GA dispatch to LIN
transigeant, from Luxembourg, says that
the king of Holland is i'll, and that there
is much commotion concerning the suct
cession to the throne, in the event of his
death. The ex-grand duke of Hesse will
be a candidate. 1t is feared that interna-
tional complications will arise over the
succession.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
The Democracy should get some
new patterns this year. Those old 9's
made out Of rs were too clumsy.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India Missionary the formula of
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Batarrh, Asthma and all
Throat and Lung Affections, also posi-
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debil-
ity and all nervous complaints, after hav
ing tested it's wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
to make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve human suffering, will send free
of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe,
in German, French. of English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, nam
ing this paper, w. A. MOVES, 149, Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
John Sherman says he prizes the en-
dorsement of Ohio more than he would
the Presidency. But John was unduly
enthused when he said that.
Free Trade.

The reduction of internal revenue and
the taking off of revenue stamps from
Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has
largely benefited the consumers, as well
as relieving the burden of home manu-
facturers. Especially is this the case
with Green august F7oaOer and Boschee's
German Syrup, as the reduction of thirty
six cents per dozen, has been added to in
crease the size of the bottles containing
these remedies, thereby giving one-ifth
more medicine in the IS cent size. The
Aatg,tst Floecer for Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint. and the German Syrup for
Cough and Lung troubles, have perhaps,
the largest sale of any medicine in the
world. The advantage Of increased size
of the bottles will be greatly appreciated
by the sick and afflicted, in every town
and village in civilized countries. Sam
pie bottles for 15c remain the same size.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

The Ohio State Journal is to be en-
larged and improved, and made the
great Republican daily of the State.
The Journal is an excellent paper, and
while it is hard to see how it could be
improved to any great extent, we are
glad to note the evident determination
to be in the front rank, in fact to head
the column of Republican papers.
Being centrally located, it has access
to large field, and will. through be-
ing located at the capital uf the State,
possess some advantages over papers
outside of Columbus. Every Repub-
lican who wants great city paper
should send for the State Journal.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

The critics who have attempted to
ridicule Col. Don Piatt's praise Of Gen.
Thomas, have made slow headway.
The Col. slashes into them with facts
that cut. He truly says "Thomas
never suffered defeat, nor lost man
needlessly through his own orders"
After the discussions are all listened
to, regarding the great lights of the
war, the student of history can scarce
ly fail to observe the fact that the
record of Thomas as great soldier
has scarcely an equal on either side.
Newspaper soldiers have said ''he was
slow" That depends upon how you
test speed. All through the summer
of 1864, Sherman, with Thomas, Nc
Pherson, Logan, and other brilliant
subordinate commanders, battled away
at the forces Of Johnston and Hood,
and at the end of the campaign the
Rebel army under Hood was ready for
any kind of marching and fighting.
In the middle of the winter of the
same year, Thomas, with one corps of
Sherman's army and few remnants
Of commands, including Smiths di-
vision Of the 18th corps, wiped Hoods
army out Of existence as fighting or
campaigning army, and did it within
a few days. Look at it again-with a
small portion of Sherman's army, in
the dead of winter, and in few days,
he destroyed force which Sherman,
with his combined forces, could not
crush during an entire summers cam
paigning. Where's the speedy work?
There's something in military work
beyond the mere defeating of an army
in battle. To leave an army, after
battle, in good fighting and campaign
ing trim, renders its defeat in battle
rather hollow victory. 1t is the SOL
dier that crushes his enemy, and pre-
vents further harm from him, that is
entitled to the praise for speedy and
brilliant work.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

The way for Democratic politician
to get position in Columbus next
year will be to steal a horse or forge a
tally-sheet. You can't get there,
friends, by way of the ballot-box.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

Speaking of the delegates to Toledo,
Hon. A. G. Thompson said 'these men
are the leading Republicans of the
State. That's rich! There were men
in that Convention who could not be
elected constable in their native Town
ships, and good men, too.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

The Republicans of Jackson
County have the power to make
clean sweep this year. The plan is
easy-let Republicans vote the Re-
publican ticket, and the things done.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

The Republican party points with
pride"-the Democratic party throws
sand.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

It will be noted that the old parties
are not SO noisy as formerly upon the
liquor question. It is a hopeful sign.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

The Republicans have the fight in
their own hands. All that is wanted is
harmony.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

Republicans-"Here are our refer
ences!"
Democrats-'Here are our long
ingsr'
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

This is an ''off year"-but the Re
publicans will do their loafog before
the election day, this time.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
Legal Notice.

Thomas Hughes deceased. Pursuant to the
Act of Parliament 22nd and 23rd Vic Cap. 35,
entitled can act 10 further amend the law of
property and TO relieve Trustees" notice is
hereby given that all persons claiming as cred
itorS OF otherwise against the estate claiming
to be nephews or nieces or children of deceased
nephews nieces of Thomas Hughes deceased
formerly of No. l49 Oxford street in the County
of MiddleseX, afterwards of Brighton in theCoun-
ty OF Sussex, then of No. 40 Anerley Road, Nor
wood, but late of Saint Rouans, Earlsfeld Road
WandSWorth, both in the County of Surrey,
gentleman, who died on the 2Sth day of Novem-
Der, 1856, and whose will was proved in the
Principal Probate Registry of the High Court
of Justice on the Goth day of January, 1887, by
the executors, Frank Gilbert Whiteman of the
London and Westminster Bank Esq, and Ed
mund Shee Wright, of the Bank of England
Esq are hereby required to send particulars in
wiring of their claim on or before the 18th day
of October, 1887, to the undersigned, the So
licitors for the said executors, after the expira
ton of which time the said executors Will pro-
ceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased
amongst the persons entitled thereto, having
regard only to the claims of which they shall
then have had notice, and the said executors
will not be liable or accountable for the said
assets or any part thereof so distributed to any
person persons of whose claim they shall not
then have had notice.
Dated this 18th day of July, 1887.
KEEN, ROGERS & CO.
2l knight Rider Street, London, En- gland.
2Sjy3w Solicitors for the said Executors
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
Assignee's Sale of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
order of sale made and issued by the Probate
Court of Jackson County, Ohio, and to me di-
rected, Will offer for sale at public auct ion at
the door of the Court House in said county, on
Saturday, the 9th day of August, a. ID. 1887, at
one O'Clock p. M, the following real estate, sit
uate in jamestown Addition TO the town of
Jackson, in jackson County, Ohio, to-wit:
Lot nI,nri am Snd n
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

Said premises are ordered to be sold free of
dover and as belonging to the estate of Jona-
than H. Bum now deceased.
Terms of sale: One-third cash in hand one
third in nine months and one-third in eighteen
months from the day of sale; the deferred pay
ments to bear interest and TO be secured by
mortgage on the premises.
j. w. LONGBON,
28july5w Assignee of Jonathan IL. Bum
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

What does John Sherman want the
Presidency for-after Cleveland?
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04

We had big time, jolly time, at
Toledo, but let us remember, friends,
that there is work to do yet.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
Ely'S Cream Balm. HNY-EEVER
Stock Sale,
may26tf

Foraker wouldn't give up the flags
and he'll be just as stubborn about
giving up the State.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
MN gsysls1

How Lost, How Restored
just publis he'd. a new edition of DR.. CuIyerweIIs
Celebrated Essay on the radical cure of SPERsIA-
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sexual extravaganza, &c.
The celebrated author in this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from thirty years. successful
practice, that the alarming consequences seabuse
may be radically cured; pointing out mode of cure
at once simple certain, and effectual, by means of
which every sufferer, matter what his condition
icdikB.
f5Ths lecture should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in the land
Sent under SEAL in plain envelope, address,
postpaid, on receipt of four cents two postage
THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO.,
ii Ann ST., New York, NY. Post Office Box, $50.
2liulyS7V
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-08-04
Hay FeYerCATARRH

is an iHJqamcd condition
of the lining membrane
ofthe nOStriLs, tear-ductS
and throat, affecting the
lungs. I'm acrid mncHs
is sccreted, the discharge
is accompanied aoith a
burning sensation. There
are SeUere spdsms of
snesziHg, frequent at
tacks of headache, Ddtery
and iHJfamc4 eyes.
Try the Cure,
Daily Republican., 1887-10-03
ANOTHER GREAT DAY
AT THE
Brightest Clothing Corner
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA.

No stop to the sale of the
Wanamaker Clothing 6,
though the weather was a
little sticky. The people
know our goods have beer
well-shrunk and'll not spoil
with q rain, They carried
them away with a goodwill
all day Saturday, knowing
that our staten ents about
them were as good as gold
They know we haven't beer
having the leadership in the
business for twenty six y< art
without being progressi ge
and always at the front tol
the best-made clothing anc
the lowest prices. The bust
ness is gaining every day
and nsver were goods so lov
in price, and of such gooe
quality and 80 plenty. Oal
Hall is reaoy Tor the great
est trade it has ever had
Prices are low.
Daily Republican., 1887-10-03
struck by An Engine.

About 1l.30 O'Clock last Thursday
morBing Daniel McIlhenBey, residing
on East Eighth street below Walnut
WAS seriousl y injured By being struck
by engine No. $40 on the Baltimore 81
Ohio railroad. mr. MoIlhenney, who
is slightly deaf, Was walking on new
piece of track, under the impression
that 1t wac not yet In use. He looked
back several times, ard not seeing any.
thing coming, felt perfectly safe. but
just as he was turning to leave the track
at Justison street, WAS struck by the
engine which VAS coming up the road
with baggage and passenger car at
t8ched.
The blow knocked him &c enselers for
miDOe OF mole, and when he raised n
he saw the train goiug on up the road
1t is claimed that the whis ls was 20
blown, and that neither the ergiuee
or fireman saw him or knew that b
had been strnck, Mr. McIlbennsy wa
taken into the watch.b box at Justice
street, and after wards removed to h
home, where he Is ATTENDED by ID
Blocksom. He Is injured in tn hea
and q part of his eft heel Is cut cf.